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So I got the album a week ago (yes, I actually bought it). Is this the ultimate 311 album or is it another “Don’t Tread On Me”. Let’s find out.

So as you may have guessed, I hated “Don’t Tread On Me”. Not that great of an album. Only the title track and “Solar Flare” were worth a crap to me. The rest was just average to below-average filler. Not the case here.

To start I just saw them live at a great show at Nissan in the V to the A (Virignia) so this may be a tad skewed. Same with the fact that they are one of my favorite active bands in existence today. So as I try to remain objective, well, that may now happen.

This is a great album. “Hey You” is an awesome starter and radio friendly single that talks about their love of music and how it saved their lives. I can totally relate. It doesn’t help that it is catchy as hell.

“It’s Alright” is a great follow-up and then the amazingly catchy “Mix It Up” which brings back memories (good ones) of “Crack The Code” from Evolver.

“Golden Sunlight” is good, but honestly filler to get you to the awesome and song that will definately be a hit with fans “India Ink”. It is all about how you want it all, but can’t really commit, or are having trouble actually putting yourself out there and going all the way. Great track and extremely catchy, yet meaningful chorus.

Same thing can be said about “Daisy Cutter”. “Too Much Too Fast” is just ok, not great. The amazing “Never Ending Summer” is a perfect opener for their live show (which it was) and has again, a great chorus.

The next couple of songs are ok, not great. More filler. “Jackpot” is what fans have been asking for though. A new anthem-styled powerhouse track in the name of “Down” or “Hive” from the Blue Album. Powerful and just gets you moving. I really want to break stuff while I listen to this track at my desk here at work. Great song.

“My Heart Sings” is a good closer. Almost as good as “Sometimes Jacks Rule The Realm” but not quite. The 2 bonus tracks are really good, but “Get Down” sounds almost exactly like “Daisy Cutter”. What the hell?

Overall, this is a great album. It is definately getting a HIGHLY RECOMMENDED from me and most fans I think will agree. At least those that realize that Hexum, SA, P-Nut, Tim, and Chad will never be teenagers again and write stuff like “Omaha Sylee” and “All Mixed Up” again. 311 has grown up and fortunately I have too.

My tastes have matured and along with that, I scream for higher productions and more mature lyrics. Fortunately “Uplifter” delivers on both accounts and 311 has crafted their best album in years. Not quite up to “Transister” standards (nothing beats “Beautiful Disaster” or “Starshines”) but it is definately better than the Blue Album. Yes, I said it. I like this offering better than album that got me into the 311 craze to begin with.

Go buy this now. Even if your not a “true” fan. Who knows, you might like it.

First up, I bought my tickets to go see 311 on June 28th. They were the first band I ever saw live and after listening to their new album “Uplifter” I am really looking forward to seeing them again. “Hey You” is an awesome single, but my favorite track is “Mix It Up”. Amazing old school feel, yet still positive and downright catchy. Kinda like “Crack the Code” from Evolver. I’m just glad it is better than “Don’t Tread On Me”. As much as I love Hexum and the bunch, that album was a let down.

While I’m on the subject of music, the new Taking Back Sunday album “New Again” came out too. Not bad. Catchy as hell. Less screaming which is a good and a bad thing. It is what defined them as the kings of Emo, yet it got annoying after a while. I miss Fred on this album too. The replacement dude kinda sucks and you can barely hear him. He is no Fred that’s for sure. No John Nolan either. Speaking of which, when the hell am I going to get another Straylight Run album?

inFamous was good. I played through and well, didn’t finish it, but I got farther along than I get on most open world games. I can actually see myself finishing this one too. I just really don’t like playing my PS3. Not sure why.

Let’s see, oh the new Stan Bush remix of The Touch is actually really odd. I like the slower pace, it works, but what the hell is with the weird not-really-sounding-like-but-trying-to-sound-like-Mike Shinoda style rap in the middle? It what it would sound like if it was remade by Linkin Park. not terrible, just a weird way to hear my favorite 80’s rock anthem.

I’m going to buy Prototype today I think. I really want to play it.

What’s up with this new show called “The Listener”? I agree with Greg Grunberg when he asked what the fuck on his Twitter page. NBC must really be desperate. Though to it’s defense it was a decent show.

Burn Notice is back. YAY!!! Great show. Jeffrey Donovan is a great actor that is so underappreciated in this day and age. Why he isn’t “truly” famous I have no idea.

E3 was big this year. Project Natal was a waste of time and energy, but the rest was good. Halo: ODST looks amazing. Same with Splinter Cell: Conviction.